Breaking from the Sabarimala gold heist saga: the main accused priest has been hospitalized after his condition worsened dramatically in jail. What began as a routine check-up escalated into an emergency admission, captivating media and devotees alike.
Details emerged early morning: the priest, central to the probe into the disappearance of 339 kg of gold worth crores, reported dizziness and palpitations. Paramedics confirmed elevated vitals, airlifting him to a specialized cardiac unit.
Background on the scandal reveals a betrayal of trust. As a long-serving priest, he had unrestricted access to the garbha griha, where offerings are stored. Intelligence suggests he coordinated with a syndicate to siphon gold during midnight rituals.
Recovery efforts have yielded partial success, with 100 kg retrieved from hideouts in Tamil Nadu. Forensic teams are now decoding mobile data and financial trails linking suspects.
The hospitalization raises procedural questions—can custody continue post-recovery? Temple authorities urge calm, assuring enhanced security like biometric vaults ahead of the next mandalam season.
This twist humanizes the suspect while amplifying the outrage over stolen divine wealth. As medical bulletins trickle in, the focus sharpens on unraveling the full network behind one of India’s biggest temple robberies.